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Complication from Arytenoid Adduction Combined with Medialization Laryngoplasty (Gore-tex thyroplasty)

last modified on: Mon, 10/28/2024 - 08:30

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return to: Arytenoid Adduction Combined with Medialization Laryngoplasty through Type I Gore Tex Thyroplasty; Bloomington Indiana Visit 03062014

see also: Case example Thyroplasty with arytenoid adduction under General Anesthesia; Type I Thyroplasty (Gore-tex) case examples

Complication: acute airway obstruction occurring suddenly 7 hours post-op when resumption of gastrostomy tube feedings prompted nausea and vomiting.

  • Emergent intubation followed by extubation the following day allowed for uneventful recovery.

pre-post videostroboscopy:

intraop video: